Athletic Club and Barcelona are set for another showdown at the Estadio San Mamés after the host will have a tough matchup against Atletico Madrid. In their previous encounter at San Mamés, Barcelona suffered a 4-2 defeat in the Copa Del Rey. Can Athletic secure double home victories against Barcelona? Join us as we preview this game.
| ℹ️ Tournament: | Spanish La Liga season 2023-24, Round 27 |
| 🏟️ Venue: | San Mamés, Bilbao, Spain |
| 🗓️ Date: | 3 March 2024 |
| ⏰ Time: | 8 p.m. GMT on Sunday |
Most of the live football betting apps favor Athletic with 2.65 (5/3) odds for their victory, while Barcelona have slightly smaller odds of 2.50 (3/2) for a victory. Athletic vs Barcelona odds for a draw are the most valuable – 3.50 (5/2).
Athletic Club and Barcelona have met twice this season, with each team securing one victory. Barca beat Bilbao in the La Liga game in October, while Athletic stopped the Copa del Ray run for the Catalans. Overall, Barcelona holds a clear advantage in this matchup, usually outperforming the Basques.
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The Lions have shown remarkable improvement compared to their performances last season. They are fifth in La Liga with 49 points from 26 games. Athletic have 14 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses in the league this season. Their journey in the Copa Del Rey continues as they aim to secure a spot in the final, and they will face Atletico before the clash against Barca. A positive result against Atletico Madrid in the second leg of the semi-final will see them take one more step towards cup glory.
Athletic has three wins in their last five games, drawing one and losing one. Their latest defeat came last weekend at the hands of Real Betis, where the star winger Nico Williams received a red card. Before this match, they defeated second-placed Girona 3:2 and drew 0:0 with Almeria.
Yeray Álvarez, Yuri Berchiche, and Ander Herera are unavailable for this game. Nico Williams will be unavailable after receiving a red card in the last La Liga game.
The current league champions are in third place, just one point behind Girona. Barcelona’s performance can be considered middling this season by their lofty standards. With 17 wins, 6 draws, and 3 losses, they have amassed 57 points. They trail League leaders Real Madrid by 8 points. Barcelona are still in the Champions League after securing a 1-1 draw against Napoli in the first leg of their round of 16 clash.
Barca has been excellent in their recent games since they lost against Villareal on January 27. They have won four times and drawn two. They have scored 14 goals in their last six games while conceding six times.
Alejandro Balde, Marcos Alonso, and Pablo Gavi will not feature in this game. Ferran Torres’s participation is also in doubt.
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Barcelona is determined to narrow the gap with the league’s frontrunners, Girona and Real Madrid. However, this upcoming match could pose a significant challenge for them. Their opponents, Athletic Bilbao, have only suffered one defeat at home in La Liga this season. Despite Athletic’s formidable home record, they last defeated Barcelona in the league in 2019.
The absence of winger Nico Williams is a big blow for Athletic. The hosts also should be more tired after the reverse clash against Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey and will surely keep more attention to their cup run. Hence, we anticipate a closely contested battle, with Barcelona emerging victorious. The Blaugrana are in better shape after winning four of their last five games, and the latest Barca odds for a victory currently stands at a pretty attractive 2.45 (3/2) point.
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Both teams have showcased their scoring prowess this season, netting over 40 goals each in 26 games thus far. Athletic Bilbao has impressively scored in 11 of their home matches this season. Similarly, Barcelona has maintained a consistent scoring record, finding the back of the net in their last 25 matches overall and their last 11 away matches specifically. Given this formidable goal-scoring ability from both sides, it’s highly likely both teams are on the scoresheet.
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With 12 goals in 23 appearances in La Liga, Robert Lewandowski is back to showcase his world-class striking abilities after a slow season start. The Polish striker is enjoying a sensational run of form, having found the net four times in his last five appearances. In January, he scored in the 4:2 loss to Athletic and would look to add to his tally in this encounter. Given his prolific scoring record, Lewandowski is a player with the potential to hit the net on Sunday.
Here are our Athletic vs Barcelona betting picks:
It will be a close match, but we expect Barcelona to pull through based on their winning record against Atletic Bilbao. You can use our Athletic vs Barcelona betting tips to bet on bookmakers and win extra cash with your online bets. You can also use our betting tips for La Liga 23/24 for other predictions.
